'Inspired by a true story', A24 presents this earnest tale of a gentle young homeless gay black man who, having been rejected and thrown out by his single mother, signs up to become a marine. The Inspection covers just about every convention of rookie military training movies, even including dialogue, with some violent homophobia added to the mix. The electronic score attempts to give the events a contemporary feel, but whilst the film's sentiments are commendable, and Jeremy Pope's strong central performance carries the character's arc well, the film ultimately retreads familiar cinematic ground.
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